Leadership Training

The impact of leadership training programs on physicians in academic medical centers: a systematic review

Straus SE, Soobiah C, Levinson W. The impact of leadership training programs on physicians in academic medical centers: a systematic review. Acad Med. 2013;88(5):710-23. DOI:10.1097/ACM.0b013e31828af493

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Bottom Line:

• Leadership training programs can have a positive impact on individual’s advancement in academic rank or hospital leadership positions
• Overall leadership programs have a modest effect on outcomes relevant to American Medical Centers. Higher quality studies are needed to help determine which programs most effective

Impact:

• Provided evidence for American Medical Centers to continue to develop and implement leadership programs despite substantial costs to institutions due to their observed effectiveness

Additional Resources:

• Research brief
• Full publication

Funding:

Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP)